Comparisons / Comparison of Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer and Suzuki GSX-R1000 2008

Comparison of Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer and Suzuki GSX-R1000 2008 [S]ave

Attribute
Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer ×
Suzuki GSX-R1000 2008 ×
General
Production from (year)20112008
MakeKawasakiSuzuki
ModelKawasaki Z 1000 SX TourerSuzuki GSX-R1000
CategorySport touringSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeIn-line four, four-strokeIn-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)1,043999
Power (kw)99.4-
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)110-
Bore (mm)7773.4
Stroke (mm)5659
Gearbox-6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
DrivelineSealed chain-
IgnitionDigitalDigital/transistorized
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manual-
Lubrication systemForced lubrication, wet sumpWet Sump
Compression11.8:112.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustabilityInverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, high and low speed compression and rebound damping
Rear suspensionHorizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and cam-style spring preload adjustabilityLink-type, gas/oil-damped, fully adjustable spring preload, high and low speed compression and rebound damping
Front brakesDouble disc. Optional ABS.Double disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Frame typeAluminium twin-tube-
Front tyre120/70-ZR17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre190/50-ZR17190/50-ZR17
Trail (mm)102-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)24.5-
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • green/black
  • black/gold
  • blue/white
  • white/silver
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4451,415
Dry weight (kg)228172
Power/weight ratio0.436-
Overall height (mm)1,1701,130
Overall length (mm)2,1052,045
Overall width (mm)790720
Seat height (mm)822810
Ground clearance (mm)135130
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1917.5



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